Gum disease risky for pregnant women

Pregnant women with
gum disease and high
levels of C-reactive protein
(CRP) — a marker of
inflammation in the body
— are at increased risk of
developing preeclampsia,
a potentially serious
complication involving
high blood pressure that
often leads to premature
delivery.
“Maternal periodontal
(gum) disease clearly
contributes to an
increased risk of
preeclampsia,” lead
investigator Dr Michael
Ruma said, “and our
results demonstrate that
this risk is further
increased in the presence
of elevated systemic
inflammation.”
Ruma, of the University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill
and colleagues conducted
a secondary analysis of
data on 775 women who
had taken part in a study
of oral health and
pregnancy.
In all, 31 women, or 4
percent, developed
preeclampsia. Women
with the highest levels of
CRP were significantly
more likely to develop
preeclampsia than those
with lower levels.
When compared to those
without gum disease and
CRP at any level, the risk
was further elevated in
women with both gum
disease and elevated CRP
levels.
“What remains to be
seen,” concluded Ruma, “is
whether treatment of
maternal periodontal
disease can reduce the
rate of preeclampsia.”
Source: American Journal
of Obstetrics and
Gynecology
Source: The Daily Star

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